Weed Eater BARRACUDA 530087724 - Manual (Page 5)

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gutters, screens, patios, grills, porches,
and gardens.
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Watch out for children, pets, open win-
dows, or freshly washed cars. Blow debris
away safely.
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Use the full blower nozzle extension so the
air stream can work close to the ground.
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After using blowers and other equipment,
CLEAN UP! Dispose of debris in trash re-
ceptacles.
SAFETY RULES
FUELING
This engine is certified to operate on un-
leaded gasoline. Gasoline must be mixed
with a good quality 2-cycle air-cooled engine
oil designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40:1.
Poulan/Weed Eater brand oil is recom-
mended. (A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing
3.2 ounces of oil with 1 gallon of unleaded
gasoline). When mixing fuel follow the
instructions printed on the container. Always
read and follow safety rules under HANDLE
FUEL WITH CAUTION in the SAFETY
RULES section.
SAFETY RULES
STARTING
TO STOP THE ENGINE:
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To stop engine, move switch to STOP .
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE:
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Fuel the engine. Move at least 10 feet (3
meters) away from the fueling site.
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Hold the unit in the starting position as
shown. Make sure the blower end is di-
rected away from people, animals, glass,
and solid objects.
STARTING POSITION
BLOWER VACUUM
WARNING: When starting engine,
hold the unit as illustrated. Do not set unit on
any surface except a clean, hard area when
starting engine or while engine is running.
Debris such as gravel, sand, dust, grass,
etc. could be picked up by the air intake and
thrown out through the discharge opening,
damaging the unit or property, or causing se-
rious injury to bystanders or the operator.
Throttle
Trigger
Switch
Choke Lever
(shown in HALF CHOKE position)
Throttle
Lock
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a
warm engine after running out of
fuel):
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Move switch to the ON position.
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Activate the throttle lock as follows:
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squeeze and hold throttle trigger;
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press and hold throttle lock, then
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release the throttle trigger
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Move choke to FULL CHOKE position.
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Pull starter rope handle sharply until en-
gine attempts to run, but NO MORE THAN 6
PULLS.
LISTEN: The engine may sound as if it is
trying to start before the 6th pull. This
sound may be hard to hear. If so, go to the
next step immediately.
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Move choke to HALF CHOKE position.
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Pull starter rope handle sharply until en-
gine runs, but no more than 6 pulls.
NOTE: If engine has not started after 6
pulls, repeat all of the above steps.
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Allow engine to run for 10 to 15 seconds,
then move choke to OFF CHOKE position.
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Squeeze and release the throttle trigger to
release the throttle lock.
NOTE: If engine dies with choke at OFF
CHOKE position, move the choke to the HALF
CHOKE position and pull the starter rope han-
dle 5 more times. If engine does not start and
operate properly, refer to CARBURETOR AD-
JUSTMENTS.
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To stop engine, move switch to STOP .
STARTING A WARM ENGINE:
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Move switch to the ON position.
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Move choke to HALF CHOKE position.
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Activate the throttle lock.
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Pull starter rope handle sharply until en-
gine runs, but no more than 6 pulls.
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Move choke to OFF CHOKE position. Then,
squeeze and release the throttle trigger to
release the throttle lock.
NOTE: If engine does not run after 5 pulls, it
is probably flooded. Wait a few minutes and
repeat procedure with choke at OFF CHOKE .
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To stop engine, move switch to STOP .